MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
under cover fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads on approx 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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EK04 XFM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK04 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EK04 XFM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2004.
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